Guitars : Acoustic

Description: A very rare early specification SJ-100 with open Mustache bridge with individual saddles and stairstep headstock. Only about 138 of this model were made in total and only a fraction had these early specs and longer scale length. Huge sound and fine playability. This guitar has had some restoration , but is original finish and solid. There are two repaired back cracks , some touchup on the front over some playing wear, a new fingerboard and a new neck block. The structural work is undetectable and would not be in evidence unless one knew the work was done.( new lower price, was $28,000)

Description: Probably the cleanest one of these I have seen. Perfect action, chunky mahogany neck, 1 3/4" nut, adjustable truss rod. (FON 2694)Great warm sound.eveything you could want In a banner SJ.one small side crack, otherwise practically perfect, including a mint original brown case. SOLD

Description: The cool and responsive hold sparkle binding version of the Gibson. L-2 , only made for a bit over a year ca. 1931. These guitars are lightly built and very responsive. Repaired center seam and one other small crack below the Bridge . Replaced tuners ( modern vintage style ) . Mahogany back and sides, 12 frets to the body.A very good sounding guitar.

Description: An amazing new guitar from Steve Klein and Steve Kaufman. About 18”wide , the sound is a big as the lower bout would indicate. Master grade Egelmann spruce top and imported European Sycamore for the back sides and neck. It looks like European maple but seems to have a warmer tone. 25.5 scale ,13/4” nut width. The guitar has Klein’s distinctive lotus rosette and original style bridge. New with warrantee .

Description: A custom shop Martin in M size with a cutaway Adirondack top and Madagascar Rosewood back and sides. The woods are very high grade, including a curly mahogany neck. 1 3/4” nut width. Fitted with a Fishman pickup, this guitar is ready to go and use in stage,

Description: Cool ,bluegrass style 50s Brazitian D-28. It looks like the guitar went back to the factory for a large pickguard. The guard is under the finish, and there may be some overspray on the top. Bridge is reglued and bolted down. Classic sound. Original bracing and bridge plate.

Description: A stunningly clean and fine example. No cracks or repairs. No binding issues. Beautiful smooth sound wit that warm midrange that these are known for. A few New Yorker features, like extra binding on the f holes and any style headstock. Cool alligator case.Highly figured imported woods. SOLD.

Description: A warm and full sounding ES-350 . Two P-90s . plays effortlessly. Some normal playing wear and one replaced pot. Pro refret. No cracks or other issues. A fine musical instrument.( new lower price , was $7000)

Description: A later 16” L-5 in fine condition , setup and sound. The fingerboard is a dot replacement, as is the pickguard , all done at Gruhn Guitars. No cracks or other repairs, just some playing wear . Attractive curly maple back and sides. Interesting bracing ; solid with a cap , like they did in the kerfed bracing, but not kerfed. Red Line ohsc.

Description: A stunning guitar from Stephen Gilchrist of Australia. Though primarily known for his mandolins , Stephen makes Archtop guitar inspired by but not copies of the great dot neck L-5s . This very guitar was featured in Gilchrist’s printed catalog . The curly maple and wood choice is nothing short of spectacular. Wonderful complex tone and perfect playability. 16” wide body with 24.9 “ scale and a full 1 11/16” nut width.

Description: The classic gypsy jazz guitar; a petit bouche Selmer modele jazz. The guitar has led the gypsy life and shows playing wear, a lot of character, and several repaired top cracks. The guitar is very healthy , structurally, and has a huge volume and full Django style tone.

Description: A very fine rare Deluxe in excellent plus original condition. No alterations or repairs. It appears to have had other tuners , restored to correct ones. Otherwise all correct. Single transverse brace.great playability and fantastic tone. New Price , was $28,000)

Description: Extremely rare cutaway Master 400 . The guitar is in excellent playing condition with no cracks. It was professionally refinished about 20 years ago. The finish has aged back in nicely with some checking. The fingerboard was replaced at Gruhn guitars . Owned and used in performance by Riders in the Sky leader , Ranger Doug. Superb big sound. Single transverse brace. ( Price reduced , was $39,500)

Banjos

Description: Amazingly clean and original classic Whyte Laydie #2 original five string. Gryphon headstock inlay . No visible playing wear. Over 100 years old and incredible condition. Straight neck. Fine sound and playability.

Description: Fine original signed Loar F-5, dated March 31, 1924. Virzi equipped , this F-5 has a lovely warm and balanced tone but still retains some good punch and projection. The mandolin shows some scratching on the face but no cracks or any structural issues. A fine musical instrument.(new lower price, was $155,000, Motivated seller )

Description: This Loar signed F-5 was owned by Eric Weissberg and used on many shows and recordings. It is in fine original condition with no cracks or repairs , other than a refret. It does have a reproduction tailpiece cover. It is a fine musical instrument , as one would expect from a prime period 1923 F-5 mandolin. Quarter sawn maple, Cremona brown sunburst.( new lowered price , was $170,000)